Aldeman Villegas new Chair of the Latino Caucus

CHICAGO – At a Latino Caucus meeting after City Council’s meeting recently, Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward was unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Latino Caucus.

“I am proud to serve as the new Chairman of the Caucus,” said Villegas, “Its very humbling to see that my colleagues trust me to lead this prestigious group. Especially as a first term Alderman, this is one of the biggest honors of my life.”

The City Councils’ Latino Caucus includes 11 members from across the city. Alderman George Cardenas (12th Ward) is stepping down after his two-year term. “Alderman Cardenas has done great work over the last two years. His work will serve as a great template for what the Caucus can do moving forward,” said Villegas, “Moving forward my goals will to be build on the great work of Alderman Cardenas and focus on public safety, education and economic development.”

Hispanics make up nearly 30% of Chicago’s population and this is the fastest growing population in the city. The City Councils’ Latino Caucus includes 11 members from across the city.